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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,197.65, 1,050,965.91 and 321,798.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,197.65, 1,050,965.91 and 321,798.71 is: 482,316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,197.65 : 1,050,965.91 = 321,798.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,197.65/1,050,965.91 = 321,798.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,197.65x = 1,050,965.91 × 321,798.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,197.65x = 338,199,468,837.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,199,468,837.15/701,197.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,316.89

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